Valkyries shut down Borlase's Dream to square WNBA Finals
Australia's Izzy Borlase continues her solid production in the series, but her Atlanta team lose to Golden State as Gabby Williams leads the Valkyries to a vital win in Game 4.
In Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries managed to contain Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese, resulting in a low-scoring affair that left the series tied at two games each. Izzy Borlase of Atlanta scored 10 points, while Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 17 points. Tiffany Hayes and Veronica Burton contributed 13 points apiece for Golden State, who struggled to convert on their 3-point attempts, making only four of their 25 attempts.
Cecilia Zandalasini added 10 points, and Kiah Stokes captured 16 rebounds for the Valkyries. Rhyne Howard led Atlanta with 19 points, while Jordin Canada and Izzy Borlase chipped in 10 points each. Angel Reese and Allisha Gray combined for just three points on the night for Atlanta. The Valkyries evened the series with a 67-62 victory in Game 5, to be played in San Francisco on Tuesday.
Williams was the top scorer for Golden State, while Cecilia Zandalasini and Kiah Stokes led defense with 10 points and 16 rebounds respectively.
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